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The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12
AsAN FRANCISCO HANGING.
Thousands Looked While the Vigilance
Commitfae Strung up a Brace.


Committee Strung mp Braca
San Francisco Letter ti.s city Times
The enormous power of the great San Francisco
Vigilance Committee of 1856 is well Illustrated
by their execution of Brace and Hether1nSton.
1t was generally known about the city tnat t"o
men at least were to be executed that day. a
scaffold was erected in the open street. ana
thousands OF the vigilance military force were
under arms Infantry companies were marcneo
out and posted at various points connftnuins
every avenue of approach to the committee
building, and beyond these the cavalry were
stationed Loaded brass cannon were placed
at every corner of the square, and the gunners
stood by with torches ready lighted A dense
square of soldiers: four or five deep, surroundeo.
the scaffo1d which consisted of a platform eight
feet square. elevated ten teet above the street
on four heavy posts Heavy upright posts on
opposite sides of the platform supported cross
tie seven and half feet above it. Fastened 10
the cross tie were two noosed ropes. All tne
while this engine was building the yigiant forces
were maneuvring about the vicinity. marchIng
and countermarching. with the aids de camp nd
ing hither and thither. An immense concourse
of lookers-on had assembled. filing the streets,
balconies, windows, and roofs for four or nVe
squares around.
Everything was in readiness by $50 o'clock.
The prisoners were brought out and placed In
seperate carriages, although they had to be taken
only around the corner. procession was then
formed in front of the committee rooms. con-
sisting of the executive committee. company OF
pistolmen and the prisoners with their guards
in carriages. The executive committee took their
position to the north of the scaffold. and the
patroimen surrounded it.
One OF the carriages then drove up to. the
scaffold stairs, and out of it stepped intelli-
gent, fne-looking man. about twenty one years
of age, dressed in black coat. dark vest, checked
cashmere pants, and Panama hat. This was
Brace, a man of talent and education. His arms
were tied behind at the elbows; his hands were
in his pantaloon pockets; his eyes were nearly
closed and every muscle of his pale face seemed
stretched to its'utmost tension in the desperate
effort of the young man to nerve himself up for
death of bravado. He was led Up the steps by
the guard and placed the south side
of the scaffold. From the other car
riage Hetherington taken and <plac-
ed beside him. Hetherington was tall man,
dressed in black. with sunburned full l-whisker-
ed face, earnest and serious. His head was
covered with straw hat, and his were
bound like those of the other. The executioner,
in muslin robe and cap the platform.
and several other persons. The culprits' legs
were bound. their collars removed and the moose
put around their necks. They shook hands with
each other and with several standing near them
Finally the signal was given the bell on the roof
of the vigilance building struck. the rope
was cut, precipitating the souls of these two men
into eternity.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12
ILLINOIS.
A Golden Wedding Made the Occasion for
Reunion of the Ashbrook Family.

Golden Wedding Made the Occasion for q
Reunion of the Ashbrook Family.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
NATION, Nov. 1L-R. w. Ashbrook and
wife. of this city, assisted by relatives and
friends, celebrated the iftieth anniversary Of
their marriage to- day. and they were the re-
cipients of numerous valuable presents. r. w.
Ashbrook was born in Pickaway county Ohio,
Oct. IA, 1918, and married to Miss Eliza
beth Rohrer, who was two years older than
himself. Nov. IL, 1887. Seven children were
born to them, five of whom yet living, and
four were at the family reunion, together with
q number Of grandch ildrsn. This worthy
CO uple have been honored residents Of Coles
county. having resided in the suburbs Of this
city for q number of years. and are highly es-
teemed by a large circle of friends who assisted
in celebrating this notable event in their lives.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12
The War Among the Medicine Men.


London Gable special to New York Herald.
War is now openly broken out among the
medical men over the case of the Crown Prince,
and while he survives it is never likely to cease
Among the Germans there has always been q
furious jealousy and discomfort because an
English physician was called in. This was done
IS every one now knows, in Difference to the
earnest wishes and even entreatiss Of the
Princess Victoria. who has never left her hus-
bands side since he was first attacked. The
dispute. which will henceforth rage with ever
increasing intensity, is over the question
whether operation m ontbs ago would not
have saved the Prince. and whether it is not
now too late TO perform it with any reasona ble
hope OF success. Does not the responsibility of
tnns throwing away the Princes last
acquainted With Sir Morell's views on this sub
3eet. and they arc these: When he first exam
ined the Princes throat he detected the definite
indication of cancer, but the symptoms were
highly suspicious, although by means grave
enough TO shut ont hope of erspplinc effectually
with ths raalady The superficial growth was
tnerefore removed. remedies were used to
ttrain the progress of the disease, and measures
were taEen to keep up the general health and
strength CT the patient IL was for this latter
pnrpose that the Prince was recommended TO
winter abroad. Professor Storke, of Vienna,
tnsers At the idea Of foreign climate curing
cancer; but Sir Morrell had no such M ad scheme
In his head. The complaint must at best 5e
sne lowering TO the patients vitality, and it was
tnouRhG that in mild climate,
where daily exercise could be secured
sac repose from business worries enjoyed.
hs Frnces constitution would have
oetter chance of resisting the inroads of the
cisesse sir Morell was OF the opinion that an
operation, such was recommended by the
herman doctors, would certainly destroy the
rrrces Voice and probably his life. In that re-
spees the case Is no worse now. That the gro " tn
shouid have manifested itself lower down in the
tnroas 10 unfortunate, but no skill could have
provided against that The plan adopted, in
I~es was that OF postponine an operation which
: a nsi Always have been highly dangerous, and
sAien there was faint hope might never be-
tome necessary. To let the patient have every
Possaoae chance WAS the principle followed
I'm 70 the end OF last month all promised well.
1ao me Crown Princess is understood TO have
ysat most rsassurine messages TO the Qneen and
: INES OF Wales, as well As to Berlin. 1t 10 use
1Fss 70 try to conceal the fact that the sudden
oatonrst OF Inflammation in the throat might
90. Dc attended with the worst results aud
sLo,,nine can be dore 10 guard against this Med
ieai science is baf1ed.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12
GREAT DIsAsrER IN CHINA.

-Four Thousand Men Drowned by the Civ
ing Way of an Embankment
SHANGHAI. Nov. 1.-THE floods in Bon-Nan
are increasing. Hundreds of thousands of the
inhabitants of the province are destitute. In
one place 5000 men. who were engaged in re-
pairing embankments. overwhelmed by
the food and 1000 drowned. Another terrible
inundation has occurred in Sze-Chuen
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12

ARKANSAS EXPOSITION for the display of the
agricultural. horticultural. mineral. timber. tex
tile fibre and manufacturing interests of the
State. To open at Little Rock. Ark, Oct 25
Nov. IL, 1887 Round-trip tickets to Little
Rock at half rate will bs sold St Louis Union
Depot OF Nov. 2. Z. Q. IA. Is. 16 and J7.
These tickets are limited twenty days from
date of sale.
COKE ALExASpER, d. p A. Mo-Pac Ry
GO W. Maryland street. indianapolis. Ind.
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GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.

An Arrest That VIII Result In Determining &
the Custody of Trafalgar Square.
LONDON, Nov. 1.-The arrest of William
Saunders, ex-member of Parliament for Hull,
in Trafalgar square, to-day. for attempting to
harangue crowd, will result in
settling once and for all the ques-
tion Of the right of British subjects
to hold public meetings in Trafalgar square and
elsewhere in London, and the land restorers will
make the most of the case q test of the legal
ity or the action OF the police. 1t has transpred
that some ancient of Parliament place
Trafalgar square under the absolute control of
the police. and give Sir Charles Warren, chief
commissioner of the metropolitan police, a de-
cided advantage in defending his action.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12
Protection for Russia,s Czar.

BERLIN. Nov. 1L.-Large numbers of Russian
detectives arriving here, and being sent to
Lubbock. Hamburg and other places Heads of
the Russian police win cooperate with the Ger
man authorities in guarding the route to be
taken by the Gar. 1t is reported the Gar will
delay his coming urtil the 18th. During his
presence in Berlin the police have been ordered
to avoid obtruslve measures of protection.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12
Have You a Skin Disease?

If there is system OF treatment that offers the
certainty Of cure and economy of time and money
as do the Cuticura Remedies. We will send free to
anv sufferer How to Cure Skin Diseases" 64 pages
so illustrations and 100 testimonials, every one OF
which repeats this story.
have been terrible sufferer for years from dis
of the skin and bood hsve been obliged TO shun
public places by reason of my disfguring humors:
have had the best physicians have spent hundreds of
dollars, and got relief until used the Cuticu-a
Remedies. which have cured me- and left my skin as
clear and blood pure q child's.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12
Brief Mention.

James Calvin. a miner in Kelley's coal-mine at
Grape Creek, was killed on Wednesday by a
rock falling On him. He lived in Danyille and
was married.
The Illinois Association OF ex-Prisoners of
War held its meeting on Thursday at Peoria,
and reelected c. ". Pavey, of Mount Vernon,
President. The next meeting will be held at
Bloomington the third Thursday in November,
1919
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12

two years ago in Germany The news causes
sensation in the exclusive circles in which Dr.
Hotchkiss moves Miss Voss teacher or
languages. She caused scandal some tune ago
by claiming to be Mrs. Hotchkiss. The Doctor
had become disenchanted and denied the rela-
ton. He now admits it. His wealthy relatives
tried in vain to suppress this fact to-day.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12
str,ngen. bIeasure. for iceland.

LONDON, Nov. 1.-THE Cabinet council. to-
day. in considering the situation in Ireland. de-
cided to take immediate advantage of the de-
cision of the court in the matter Of the appeal Of
Mr.. T. D. Sullivan. Lord Mayor of Dublin, and
undertake at once ths prosecution OF all news
papers publishing reports of suppressed league
meetings.
1t is reported that the Dublin authorities will
shortly canse Mr.. John Dillon to be summoned
TO answer charges under the crimes act.
II is reported that MIR. Cox. q member of Par
lament, against whom a warrant issued for at
tending proclaimed meetings or the League, In
county Clare has fed to America to avoid arrest
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12
Burglars at 81. Loui. Crossing.

6pecIaI InUIanaDOIls
COLUMBUS, Nov. 1I.-Burglars last night Gu
tered tho store Of j. A. Newton, postmaster and
merchant of ST. Louis Crossing this county,
and blew open the safe but did not succeed in
opening the burglar proof department., where
there q considerable sum of money and
other valuables. They evidently experts,
and only ceased their efforts on the approach OK
dayIOhe
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12
Steamship News.
la. from

HAMBURG, Nov. 1L-Arrived: Servia, from
New York.
New YoRK, Nov 11.-Arrived: State Of
Pennsylvania, from Glasgow.
SOUTHAMPTON, Nov. 1I.-Arrived: Switzer-
land, from Philadelphia, for Antwerp.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12
Low Rate Excursions

To California points via Vandaia Line will be
run frequently during the month of Novem Der.
You can 60 and return by the same route or 20
ne-route and return another if you choose, at
the same rate For dates, rates and particular
Information call upon
GEO. RECH Ticket Agent Penna Lines.
No. 48 Corner Washington & Illinois streets.
o address Fl
II. R. DERING, Asst GenI Pass'gr Agent.
-~ Indianapolis, Ind.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12
Covered With Salt Rheun,.

Cuticura Remedies are the greatest medicines on
earth Had the worst of Salt Rheum in this
country. My mother had it twenty years and in
fact died from it, I believe Cuticura would have
saved her life. My arms breast and head vere
covered for three years which nothing relieved or
cured until used the Cuticura Resolvent, internally
and Cuticura and Cutcura Soap, externally
i w. ADAMS n
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12
Empress Aurn.ta s,r,cken

rARrs, Nov. 1.-THE Matin says that the
Empress OF Germany has had an attack of ap-
op'exy. which has partly paraiyzed her. Late
~.sgrAms deny the report that the Empress is
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12
Green Refused a New Trial.

specta5 to the IndiapaDoIis Journea
PERU, Nov. IA motion made this
afternoon for new trial for William Green
The motion overruled and Green sentenced
for lfe He will likely be taken to the
penitentiary tomorrow. This ia the last of the
Green boys. and the only other member of the
family now is the mother, seventy years OF
age.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12
T-Traces OF rain.
Obituary.
Special 70 the Jrdianapolis JournaI.


SPIcELANp Ind, Nov 1I.-Phariba Copeland.
aged ninty-eight years, died this morning She
the widow of the late Joseph Copeland, and
had lived in this neiehborhood since its early
settlement. Funeral on Saturday al Spieeland
DUBLIN Nov l1-Rev. Bernard Finegan,
Catholic bishop of Kilmore. is dead
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12
Cable Norea.

Advices from Badsshan say that Turkomsns
stopped the work OF Russians making railway
from Chardor1i to Kilef
Prince Ferdinand mas Instituted order to
commemorate his entrance into Bulgaria The
decorations OF three classes.
Harry Garfield. of the late President Gar
field is attending lectures on law aud political
science At Oxford University. England.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12
Jew. E.p.,led from, Tiats.

VIENNA, Oct. 11.-Six thousand jews have
been expelled from Tif1is by the Russian govern
ment. and the expulsion, in accordance with the
official programme, will shortly extend TO the
whole of Caucasus.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12
THE FRENCH SCANDALS.

shaebf 6revy Threatens TO Resign ar VII.
son Is Proven Guilty.
rARIs. Nov. I'm. Wilson has confessed to
Aaslng extracted from among the official papers
s'nal letters which would have convicted him
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12

TEETH that loosen through III health
May be rendered more secure
Flaccd gums and fetid breath
Soon grow healthy, sweet and pure.
SOZODONT brings this about,
As the world long since found out
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12
Prison Warden Indicted.

MINNEAPoLIs. Nov. Ii. The Saltwater grand
jury to-day found two indictments against II. G..
Stordeck, warden OF the States prison, one for
criminal libel and one for subornation of Ser
jury.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12
THE KAISER AND HIS HEIR
Confusing Reports as to the Condition
Of Crown Prince Frederick William.

Al, Rumors, However. Agree that Something
Must Be Done Quickly. and that There
Is but Faint Hope Of Saving His Life.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12
A Fever Sore Cured.

must extend to you the thanks of one of nv Gus.
TONER'S who has been cured, by using the Cuticura
Remedies. of an old sore, caused by long smell of
sickness or fever eight He was so bad he
was Fearful he would have have his leg arnputated
but is happy say be il entirely wel-sound as
dollar; he requests me to use his name which is
H. d. Cason merchant, of this place.
JOHN V. MINOR, Druggist Gainsboro Tenn
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12
Head, Face and Bodv Raw

-! commenced to use your Cuticura Remedies last
July My head and face and some parts of my BODY
were almost raw. My head covered with scabs
and sores and my suffering fearful. l had tried
everything had heard of IN tie East and West. Nv
case was considered a very bad one | have now not
particle of Skin Hu,nor about me- and my case is
considered wonderful. MRS S. E. WHIPPTE
naca Iich
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12

BEWARE OF that cough! For over thirty years
Browns ExPEcToRANT has been a sure safe
and speedy remedy for groups, colds, etc. 90
cent bottles. Ask your druggist
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12
DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.

Indications.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 12-1A M.
For Ohio and Indiana-Fair weather; light to
fresh northerly winds, becoming variable;
slight rise in temperature.
For Illinois, Iowa. Wisconsin, Upper Michigan
and Lower Michigan-Fair weather, light to
fresh variable winds, generally shifting to south
erly; slightly warmer.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12

To turn gray hair to its natural color and
beauty, use Halls Vegetable Sieilian Hair Re-
newer, the best and most reliable preparation
science has given u.s.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12

President Grevy Says lie VIII Resign His
0fF;ee in Case the Charges Against His Son.
iu-LaH Are Proven-0ther Cable News.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12
National Teachers VIII Me.

Nation al Teachers VIII Meet In San Francisco.
LAWRENCE, Kan, Nov. 11.-At meeting of
the executive committee of the National Teach
ers' Association in this city, it was decided to
hold the next meeting At San Francisco. Cal
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12

THE neglected cough often develops into con-
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and 81 bottleA
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12

California Excursions,
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Office, 1873 S. Istreet
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12

NEW HAVEN, Conn. Nov. 1.-THE marriage
of DIR. WIn. A Hotchkiss and Miss Elizabeth 4.
Voss is just announced as having taken place
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12

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pumor that the Empress Augusta Has
Had a Serious Attack Of Apoplexy.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12

PATTERSON, fine livery. 80 East Court $.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12

Local Weather Record
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. IL. 1887.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-12

TIN TED with the fovelest delieay is the SKIN rre
IIN served with Curscura Medicated Soap.
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Patronage solicited in the Receiving
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The Chicago 1nCernoC1On0A Falr.
Circulars have been sent to the
presidents of the various police
juries of the State, asking that
steps be taken to advertise the
advantages of the parishes at the
Chicago international fair, to begin
September 7th, at which it is
thought that more than q million
farmers win be present As there
is no likelihood of our police jury
taking any action in the matter,
we hope private citizens will take
it in hand and see that Grant
parish is represented. Specimens
of minerals, woods, cotton, sugar,
tobacco, grain. vegetables, fruits,
etc, will be acceptable. It will
be necessary to prepay freight to
New Orleans, but free Transports
ton from thence to Chicago viii
be furnished. Articles should be
marked: "For Chicago Exposition
Local Freight Agent, New Orleans
La" and should be sent in time tt
reach New Orleans by the 10th d
August.